Be Careful How You Upcycle
Creative reuse isn’t always good for the earth
upcycling
Upcycled Awesomeness: DIY Soda Bottle Jet Pack for Kids
You might want to change your name to Super Mom/Super Dad, because you’re about to become your kid’s hero. Take playtime to the next level (er, altitude?) with an amazing DIY soda bottle jet pack! I would’ve been thrilled to find a jet pack in the costume box when I was a kid, and I […]
Summer Style: Cut-Off Jean Shorts with a Cute Knotted Fabric Hem
Have worn-out jeans in your closet? Or maybe your kid’s favorite pair of pants are getting a bit short? Whatever the reason, you can give old denim a fun and colorful summertime makeover by transforming those pants into a pair of super-cute cut-off jean shorts with a knotted fabric hem! All you’ll need to give […]
Stealthy Storage: DIY Invisible Bookends
I’m a sucker for digging up old and interesting-looking hardcover books at the thrift store or antique mall, and I get so sad when I find torn or scribbled out pages on the inside. But, thanks to this DIY invisible bookends project, there’s still hope for all of those pretty covers on otherwise useless volumes! […]
DIY Toille Clothing Hangers
Dress up those plain, old wire hangers by turning them into some of these quick and easy DIY toille hangers from Sweet Paul!
Make a Quick Garden Apron From Upcycled Jeans
Itching to get back in the garden? Just grab an old pair of jeans and a pair of scissors and make yourself a quick garden apron!
Crafty Garden: Use Spoons to Make a Rain Chain
Rain chains are a lovely and useful addition to gutters or gardens, where they can be used in place of downspouts or as stand-alone tools to help you direct the flow of rainwater. Whether you’re connecting them to your gutters or placing them above water collection barrels or water-loving spots in your garden, rain chains […]
